Introducing the Asylum Seeker Employment Skills Support (ASESS) Program
Introducing a new program RDA Riverina is delivering in conjunction with HOST International, the Asylum Seeker Employment Skills Support (ASESS) Program.
The Program
The ASESS program is an $11.65 million initiative to assist asylum seekers to find employment. This program aims to break down barriers to employment by providing practical support and assistance to help get a job and securing a brighter future for temporary humanitarian visa holders in NSW and their families. The ASESS program will offer a range of initiatives to help participants develop suitable career paths and provide them with the tools required to gain sustainable and skilled employment.
Who the program helps
Anyone aged 16-66 living in Regional NSW who holds one of the following visas can apply for support:
Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (790)
Temporary Safe Haven Visa (449)
Temporary Protection Visa (785)
Temporary Humanitarian Concern visa (786)
Bridging visa with work rights whilst applying for any humanitarian visa
How the program helps
We identify vocational and non-vocational barriers and work with employers, community organisations and stakeholders to meet the participant’s needs.
We provide culturally sensitive services.
Assistance is tailored to the participant’s personal circumstances, skills, abilities and aspirations.
Kylie Taylor at the RDA Riverina Wagga Office is the key contact for the ASESS program and she can be contacted via email at migration2@rdariverina.org.au or by phone at 02 5924 5861 or 0418 137 660.